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Carol McCaffrey Obituary

Funeral services for Carol Eller McCaffrey, 66, Lawrence, KS will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. She died on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Carol was born on June 5, 1945 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy Giesy Eller. She grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963. She attended Emporia State University for two years. She was the longtime Director of First Impressions at KLWN and KLZR. Earlier in her career, she worked for Maupintour, Inc. in Lawrence. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Survivors include a son, Michael Leo McCaffrey and his companion, Erin Goedtel, of Minneapolis, MN, her husband, Marty Thomas, of Lawrence; two step-daughters, Lara Francisco, of Lawrence, KS, Carrie and husband, Ken Farrar, of Lawrence, KS, a step-son, Kent Thomas and wife, Laura Shaw Dunn, of Portland, OR, a brother, Neal and his wife, Becky Eller, of Lawrence, KS; eight step-grandchildren, Emily Thomas, Hanna Thomas, Kendall Francisco, Corbin Francisco, Carter Francisco, Jakob Farrar, Savannah Farrar, Lacey Shay Farrar; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will greet friends from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Friday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorials in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society or to the LMH Endowment Association for the Oncology Department and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 27, 2012.

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Jason Marck

March 31, 2012

Carol McCaffery was one of the kindest, sweetest, understanding, and thoughtful people I've ever known. I was simply gutted to find out this morning that she had passed. My 7 years at The Lazer and KLWN ('93-'00) were some of the happiest times of my life. We felt like a family, and Carol was a huge part of that family. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to Carol's friends and relatives, and to everyone associated with the station.

(formerly Spacin') Jason Marck

Jane Bateman

March 30, 2012

I became aquainted with Carol when I would go to the radio station to record my ads. We would always visit as I was waiting my turn. She probably had other things to do, but she never acted hurried. Our sons are of similar age so that always contributed to the conversation. It is way too early for Carol to leave us, but she will be kept alive by all the wonderful memories her family and her friends have of her. All my best to the family.

Sharon Corbin Englebrecht

March 30, 2012

Carol and family, we will miss you and great smile. Our class will miss you . Class of 1963

Bob Proctor

March 29, 2012

I will miss seeing you and chatting about our mutual friends and families. Your beautiful smile always made me feel a little better after visting with you. God Bless. See you later, in Heaven. Bob Proctor

Pam Mills

March 29, 2012

I knew Carol in high school (I graduated in l964)& simply adored her. She was the friendliest & most genuine person to absolutely everyone she came in contact with! She will be missed and I'm proud to have known her!
Pam Mills (Gilbert, AZ)

Bob Skahan

March 28, 2012

Dear Michael
Your mother was a special lady with a big heart and a big smile that caught the attention of all who came into contact with her. Her energy and her excitement for life will always be remembered. She had a way of making a person feel better about themselves whenever they were around her. I pray that the Lord gives you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Bob Skahan

March 28, 2012

Your will be missed by all member of the Class of 1963. What a wounderful Cheer Learers you were. This is a very sad day. But God be with you. Karon Corbin Thoren, Class of 1963

Maggie Kruger

March 28, 2012

Carol had the friendliest smile and was always so caring and interested in whatever was going on. I will miss her - she was an inspiration to many people. With deepest sympathy to all her family members.

March 28, 2012

I was in the class of 65 at LHS and was in art class with your mom, what a great friend she was, and later we were neighbors when I was on Elizabeth Ct and she on Christie Ct, we planted flowers together, but the first time we were neighbors was when I lived on 21st St and she and yur dad on Clifton Ct, I remember when you were born, my son is about your age and I think if I remember you two even played together a time or two, I can still see her cheerleading in hight school, my thoughts and prayers are with you Michael - Serena Samuels Anderson

Lenette Hamm

March 27, 2012

I didn't know Carol well, but I loved what I knew of her. She was quite the character and I enjoyed every conversation we ever exchanged. I know she will be missed by many, loved by all.

March 27, 2012

Michael, I was so fortunate to have met your Mom when you had your show last year with us. She and I kept in touch and chatted many times since then. She always struck me as a little firecracker and I loved that about her. She dearly loved you and was so happy when you were happy. I know you'll treasure her memory all your life.
Sandy Cardens
Baldwin City

Richard Jones

March 27, 2012

I did not know Carol personally, but though my classmates like Hank Booth I have always admire her for her love of life and the willingness of sharing it with everyone that she touched. Our prayers are with you and the family in you time of sorry. For her life to have touch me though others shows the greatness of her spirit...

Frank Day

March 27, 2012

We, my wife and I, were fortunate in having known Carol for many, many years. She always had time to listen and she will be missed. There is a vacant place in our hearts.

Kari Wempe

March 27, 2012

Carol's smile and infectious laugh will be missed dearly. I don't think she ever met a stranger. She always met life head on and was a great representative of what Lawrence is: friendly, outgoing and sincere. Love you Carol!

Bill Haynes

March 27, 2012

Marty, I am so very sorry for your loss you have the thoughts and prayers of everyone that you work with.

Jay Nelson

March 27, 2012

The Jayhawks lost one of their greatest fans and we will miss this wonderful woman.

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